Loomis led police on a chase through Stadium Terrace before turning onto a quad trail. Police spotted Loomis again on Hayes Street a short time later, and chased him through a nearby field. Loomis crashed the ATV into a stream, but was able to flee on foot when the police cruiser became stuck in the mud, according to police.

Police received a tip shortly after 9 a.m. from a business along Clear Shade Drive.

"He ran out of minutes on his cellphone, so he was asking to use their's," Croyle said. "By the time we got there, he was gone again."

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Police were called to Cover Chevrolet at 10:40 a.m. after dealership employees identified Loomis, who was asking to use the phone. When officers arrived, Loomis tried to run again, but dealership employees tackled him. Police found two needles and a burnt spoon on Loomis.

"It was a fantastic effort, as far as local businesses keeping us informed on his movement," Croyle said.

Loomis has been charged with resisting arrest, eluding police, drug possession, reckless driving, driving an ATV on the street, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving without lights to avoid arrest. He is in jail on $7,500 bond.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on Dec. 17 before District Judge Joseph A. Cannoni in Windber.

Croyle said the ATV was stolen in Cambria County, and authorities there will conduct that investigation.